Quick answers
- Does Philip C. Slocum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip C. Slocum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Philip C. Slocum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 813 Original Medicare patients and 2,828 services for Philip C. Slocum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Philip C. Slocum's NPI number?
- 1275889826. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Philip C. Slocum, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 813 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,828 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)564 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)508 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)402 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)332 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)271 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- COPD70%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Philip C. Slocum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Philip C. Slocum at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cox Barton County HospitalLamar, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261325
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260137
- Freeman Neosho HospitalNeosho, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261331
- INTEGRIS Grove HospitalGrove, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370113
- INTEGRIS Miami HospitalMiami, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370004
Practice locations
Addresses where Philip C. Slocum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1002 McIntosh CirJoplin, MO 64804
- 1102 W 32 StJoplin, MO 64804
- 307 W 11th St, Freeman Lamar Family CareLamar, MO 64759 (417) 682‑3300
- 336 S Jefferson StNeosho, MO 64850 (417) 455‑4200
- 336 S Jefferson St, Freeman Neosho Physician GroupNeosho, MO 64850 (417) 455‑4200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Philip C. Slocum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
- Freeman Neosho Hospital43 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275889826 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians